Popular Drum Teachers Near Bedford Park

About Joseph

I have studied the guitar for twenty years, and have been teaching students of all ages for fifteen. Specializing in lead rock guitar and acoustic folk, I have had the pleasure to perform and record with over a dozen acts at a variety of venues and studios across the Chicagoland area. In addition to guitar instruction, I graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2006 with a degree in Audio Arts and Acoustics, which has allowed me to work as a professional Acoustical Technician, Audio Engineer and Audio Instructor for a variety of companies in many different capacities.
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When starting lessons with a student I first evaluate their mechanical competency with the instrument and begin working with the student in various techniques to expand their range and complexity ...

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MelvinB June 9, 2012

Excellent guitar instructor, extremely patient.

LatonyaA March 9, 2011

Great Instructor

My son really enjoys having him as an instructor. He has been really accomodating and a great with my son.

AndreaA May 30, 2009

flexible and understanding Joseph

Thanks Joseph for being flexible and understanding when we needed to reschedule our practice times.

About Will

I play, write, record and perform a variety of American popular music forms
including rock, folk, blues, funk, bluegrass, country, fingerstyle
guitar, and jazz.
I began my musical training learning drums as a 12 year old and a year later began private lessons on guitar as well. In the following years, while playing in rock bands and focusing primarily on guitar and continuing practice on drums, I became interested in learning other instruments: I took harmonica lessons and taught myself how to play bass guitar and keyboards. As a teenager I also began writing my own songs and teaching myself how to record music. I also play Spanish flamenco guitar and studied with master flamenco players while living in Madrid, Spain.
Today, I play guitar, harmonica, sing and write songs for my

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Aaron R. April 1, 2013
Harmonica Verified Student

Incredible Teacher

I am completely new to playing an instrument and Will taught me an incredible amount... from playing the instrument, to understanding music theory, to listening and understanding some of the great musicians. He takes a holistic approach to his teaching and the 45 minute sessions are done before you know it. He makes it fun and comfortable, which is important when you are just learning. I recommend him if you are at any level.

JasonK April 6, 2011

Harmonica Lessons

I've had a few lessons with Will, and it's going great. He's tailoring the lessons to my skill level and my goals unlike any class could. Thanks.

MaryL September 21, 2010

Jack's Mom

Will is a great teacher. Jack's interest in guitar and other musical instruments has increased since he started lessons with Will.

I have been teaching beginner to professional of all ages for eighteen years. My students all have positive experiences and have given me great feedback!

About Jeff

I have been working as a freelance musician and private instructor in Chicago for fifteen years. During this time I have been hired to perform Jazz, Rock, R/B, and world music. As an instructor I have maintained a studio of five to twenty students on a weekly basis. I hold a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Northern Colorado in Percussion Performance, and a Master of Music degree from De Paul University in Jazz Studies.
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With committed weekly practice there are no limits to a student's potential. I like to use the term guide to describe my teaching style. In a relaxed atmosphere, the student and I are working together to advance their musical goals. Sometimes goals are reached quickly, more often we need more time and repetition to advance.

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Cheryl F. December 14, 2013
Drum Verified Student

Always has something to challenge you

Lessons have always been fun, exciting, and challenging.

Christopher M. October 29, 2012
Drum Verified Student

**Excellent** drum instructor, highly recommended

Jeff is everything you'd want in a drum instructor: he is highly skilled, has thorough knowledge of drumming styles and technique, and he is an excellent communicator. On top of that he is thoughtful, polite and listens carefully. This is all a very, very rare combination.

I had to play a couple of slow gospel tunes for a church service this summer; Jeff very quickly found suitable and tasteful grooves for me that were within my capability to play. He also worked with me on some rudiments and provided invaluable feedback. I can't recommend him highly enough.

CarmenB3 April 10, 2012

Carmen B

Jeff is a very good teacher, he's very kind and takes everything step by step. I love the way he works with me and im doing great progress because of him.

I have been teaching drum lessons full time for 11 years. My main goal as a teacher has always been to give every student a solid foundation in the fundamentals of drumming. This includes both the mental and physical aspects. Mental includes both reading music and playing by ear, and physical includes proper technique and coordination for both the hands and feet. Once you become proficient in the raw materials of drumming you will be able to learn any style of music you want.

About Andrew

My approach to teaching is very focused on giving students a strong foundation in the fundamentals of music. For drums this would be reading and understanding rhythms, proper technique which includes both hands and feet for drum kit, snare drum which I believe is the foundation for everything, and practicing with a metronome. Having a good solid foundation in these things will give you the tools necessary to learn any style of music you choose with much more ease and confidence. I know this from my own personal 26 years of experience and also from the success of my former and current students who have this foundation.

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stef R. February 2, 2015
Drum ·
In home

You can count on Andrew to always give you his all. He is actually the only drum teacher that I endorse. Not only is he immensely talented in all areas of percussion, but he has the communication skills and personality critical for an effective teacher. He truly cares about his students and he will go the extra mile if there is something in particular you want to focus on. If you are passionate about learning the drums or simply want to get better, he will take you in the right direction.

On numerous occasions after shows, people have asked me who my drum teacher is, they tell me I have very good form and look relaxed while playing. I learned everything I know from Andrew and I am so thankful for his guidance because he is responsible for all of my progress.

mary J. January 6, 2015
Drum ·
In home

Andrew is excellent. He has a gift for relating to our 16 year old son, complementing his interest and gift in music. The result? our son has not only has improved skill, but also the understanding and passion that drive commitment and excellence. Andrew is always professional. He communicates well with both parents and students. Our son has various social challenges and Andrew seems to effortlessly create communication and progress. The result? We see benefits from Andrew's coaching both on and off the drums:)

Steve L. December 15, 2014
Drum ·
In home

Andrew is simply the best. Our 11 year old son has been taking drum lessons for a couple of years now; has a great experience at every lesson; and looks forward to Andrew's knock on the door every week. I cannot say enough about Andrew's enthusiasm, ability to relate, and knowledge of his craft. As a past professional opera singer I've been coached by some of the best in the business. Andrew is right up there and he is especially talented in his ability to work with younger people. My son took to him like glue to wood. If you employ Andrew as an instructor you will absolutely not be disappointed.

I've been playing and teaching drums for 10 years now. I will help students develop all the different techniques involved in becoming a proficient drummer. Increasing their coordination in understanding how to execute the basics of rhythmic dictation all the way to complicated syncopations. Drum lessons are not available In-Studio.

About David

A fun, friendly, and professional Music Instructor at your service for Guitar, Piano, Voice, Bass, & Drums! I have a BA degree from Florida Atlantic University in Music Performance for Classical/Flamenco/Jazz/Blues guitar and I've also performed on the Piano/Keyboards for a couple different bands too. Presently, going back to School to earn a Master's in Music. Love to play & teach pretty much all styles of music! It is always a pure joy & truly rewarding to see my music students grow and flourish as musicians. I have been enjoying doing this now for 16 years- all ages & levels. I am also in a multi-dimensional rock project and am a recording artist-
I believe it's important to learn the rudiments of music to build a good foundation (scales, chord vocabulary, theory, ...

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John T. March 18, 2015
Drum ·
In home Verified Student

I was a little skeptical with my son, who is six years old,to start taking drum lessons because I thought he was too young. Well, it turns out that he is not and I am thankful that David is his teacher because he is awesome with him. He is very kind and patient. My son is learning a lot! I am very happy.

Lisa C. February 20, 2015
Ukulele ·
In studio Verified Student

David is very patient teacher and he truly personalizes his lessons. He focuses on what you want to learn (e.g. how to read music, learn to play a specific song), and he gets you there with great, fun exercises to encourage learning. He is really good with beginners. I would highly recommend David for the Uke.

Greg L. January 22, 2015
Guitar ·
In home Verified Student

David is an incredible instructor, I'm not writer so it's a challenge to express how the combination of his talent, personality and love of the arts that makes him so easy to work with. His sessions are magical and he really has taught me a lot in a short period of time. Highly Recommended.

Teaching Experience: 12 years. I like to first make sure the hands are not only correct, but efficiently playing the drums. Once we establish good free flowing chops, then we work on whatever the student is interested in. Want to play drum set? We'll do some funk grooves and syncopated exercises. Want to learn how to swing? We'll check out and transcribe the greats. Want to get better at your rudiments? We'll work on snare drum cadences from professional marching groups. Its up to you!

About Zack

Zack M. has a large amount of teaching and performance experience. With a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Jazz Studies from DePaul University's prestigious School of Music, Zack has been able to teach in many different settings. Whether its running the Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble and Drumline at Thornton Fractional North High School in Calumet City, working as a clinician for jazz combos and big bands at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview and Deerfield High School in Deerfield, or teaching as a private instructor at Puzon's Musical Instruments in Lansing, Zack has been able to work with many different age groups and people of many different skill levels. Zack also performs regularly in the city of Chicago with many groups, including: Bumpus, Terrible Spaceship, ...

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Daniel R. February 28, 2015
Drum ·
In studio

Zack has been giving my daughter drum lessons for almost 4 years. They started working together and she had never played drums before. Anna, my daughter, can now play a drum kit and she sounds amazing. Zack has made the learning process fun and engaging for a six year old teaching her the basics and helping her progress over the course of weekly lessons. Zack pushes my daughter and encourages her constructively to practice and enjoy the drums. I thought her desire for drums was the latest fad, but she is 4 years into it and going strong. I thank Zack for making it fun and for teaching in a way that allows her to continuously improve, keeps her interest, and helps her learn about music and the drums so that at 10 years old, she is a really cool drummer and she loves it. I highly recommend Zack to teach music to your child.

Michael B. February 28, 2015
Drum ·
In studio

Zack is a fantastic teacher. I started taking lessons with Zack five years ago, and I knew absolutely nothing about drums or how to play. Together, we created a teaching plan that would be the most beneficial in my learning experience. Aside from teaching me how to play drums, Zack has also taught me to be confident in myself, and he has always been a great friend to me. I know that I will never be done taking lessons from Zack because there is always more that he can teach me.

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Review by Scott

"Perry is solid player and a solid teacher, and he's a fun dude to hang out with!"

Phoenix, AZ teacher:
PERRY S.

Review by rita

"Easy to sign up and Great customer service

My 12 yr old decided he wanted drums for Christmas and we knew that would include getting him lessons. Finding

Christian through Take lessons was indeed lucky for my son. If you are looking for a teacher who is calm, level headed, knowledgeable and very easy to contact at anytime then Christian is who you are looking for. He has several students and they all come out happy and feeling good about their lessons. My son, even when not feeling great insist that he attend his drum lessons. compliments to the instructor."

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San Francisco, CA teacher:
Christian C.

Review by Puneet

"Dylan is an excellent teacher and an amazing drummer. He is down-to-earth and makes you feel comfortable immediately. He's also very organized regarding

scheduling, and his lesson plans are flexible and productive. His teaching style is detail oriented and he explains well. He does not hesitate to correct my child and still encourages her to play better. Dylan is very enthusiastic about drumming and makes lessons a joy to take.

I am so glad we found him as soon as we came to NYC!"

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New York, NY teacher:
Dylan M.

Review by Scott

"Instructor was very helpful

I am an experienced drummer that got back into playing 2 years ago after a 15 year hiatus. I called Take Lessons to get an in

structor that could look at my playing abilities and help me learn where my deficiencies were and work on them.It was really great getting to know Justin, with his insight and ability to see what was going on with me, I was able to get focused and overcome those deficiencies or at least work on them.He gave me a new direction to go with my rehearseal time that I hadn't yet thought of. I will help with my speed and accuracy.I'm really glad that I called and am happy to call Justin a new friend."

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Sacramento, CA teacher:
Justin B.

Review by Windy

"Very happy with this instructor. My son takes drumming lessons and has greatly improved just over the past few months. Instructor is great with children a

nd shows a calm demeanor while overall improving student's skills. I would highly recommend him to any new students."

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San Francisco, CA teacher:
Bruce J.

Review by Mercedes

"Kyle is so passionate about music and teaching! He does an incredible job breaking down drum sequences making it easier to follow. He’s detailed oriented

and notices how to fine tune my technique and sharpen my clumsy hand, eye and foot coordination…he cares about my progression. He’s very professional, laid back and supportive. I’m very limited on time and Kyle is able to craft my lessons to meet my learning needs and keeps me motivated with homework and instructional videos. He’s super cool and makes me feel welcomed, excited and thrilled to play! I always look forward to my next lesson. He’s such a talented drummer, check out his videos! A true rock star, I highly recommend him!"

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Boston, MA teacher:
Kyle H.

Review by Tom

"Gavin was a highly insightful teacher, he took me from never having held a pair of sticks to being able to play "Basket Case" by Green Day (It's my favori

te song).Super nice and fun to learn from."

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Boston, MA teacher:
Gavin W.

Review by Amy

"Carl is a fun, patient and effective teacher! My son can't wait for his next lesson! So happy we found him!"

Las Vegas, NV teacher:
Carl C.

Review by Michael

"Zack is a fantastic teacher. I started taking lessons with Zack five years ago, and I knew absolutely nothing about drums or how to play. Together, we cre

ated a teaching plan that would be the most beneficial in my learning experience. Aside from teaching me how to play drums, Zack has also taught me to be confident in myself, and he has always been a great friend to me. I know that I will never be done taking lessons from Zack because there is always more that he can teach me."